Dark chocolate ice cream delivers just the right amount of sweetness, it's the perfect treat for chocolate lovers who enjoy a bittersweet twist.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cooling time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs5 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 7servings
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
⅓cupspecial dark cocoa powder
¾cupsugar
⅛teaspoonkosher salt
1½cupsheavy cream
½cupdark or bittersweet chocolate chipsat least 60% cacao
1½cupsmilk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
In a large saucepan, whisk together the cocoa, sugar, and salt. Add the cream and whisk to combine. Heat over medium heat, stirring continually, until it comes together and begins to steam and simmer. If you wish, you may increase the heat, but continue stirring non-stop. Do not step away at this point.
Remove from the heat and immediately add the chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate has completely melted. Stir in the milk and vanilla. Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely cold.
Process the mixture according to your machine’s instructions. Serve immediately for soft-serve ice cream or transfer to a freezer-safe storage container and freeze until ready to serve.